Games Workshop co-founders Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone are to bring the 15 million-selling Fighting Fantasy series to DS and PSP

Games Workshop co-founders Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone
are planning to launch a new series of games based on the
Fighting Fantasy gamebooks for DS and PSP,
GamesIndustry.biz can reveal.

Originally published in the 1980s and recently re-launched by
Icon Books, the Fighting Fantasy series has gone on to sell
over 15 million books in 26 different languages.

"We're convinced that innovative handheld versions will
challenge and entertain a whole new generation of gamers
— as well as existing fans — and will form the
basis of a new portable gaming franchise," said Steve
Jackson.

Ian Livingstone, co-creator of the series, added: "Fighting
Fantasy built up a huge, worldwide fan base over the years.
We believe that players will really enjoy the adventures in a
new way on DS and PSP."

Development consultant Bad Management is on board to help the
veteran games designers bring the series to handhelds.

"Finding the right development and publishing partners for
this project will be the key to its success," said John Cook,
senior partner at Bad Management.

"With such a reputation and sales history, there is bound to
be a lot of interest in the brand alone. But we're looking to
team the guys up with collaborators who truly understand the
nature and potential of this unique, premium IP," he added.

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